The year 2023 for Cristiano Ronaldo has been a special one after having a nightmare in 2022. One of his achievements last year was completing as the highest goal-scorer with 54 goals ahead of young stars like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Hence, the Knights of Najd recognized the record and awarded their star forward with a beautiful gift.

It shows how the move to Saudi Arabia benefitted the club and the player himself. The Saudi giants will hope that the 39-year-old can achieve more of the same in 2024. For now, he received special recognition for his achievements. 

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to win accolades for his goal-scoring exploits in 2023

On the 1st of January 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al Nassr in the Saudi League. Many thought that the Portuguese star had made the move for financial reasons at the age of 38. However, what the fans did not know was the five-time Ballon d’Or winner came to prove himself after not having the best 2022. It is what he exactly did as he scored 54 goals last year to silence all the critics against his Saudi move. Al Nassr, to celebrate the achievement, gifted him with a shirt that read “54 goals in 2023” written behind it. CEO Guido Fienga presented the special gift last night at the dinner hosted for the club employees and players.

The 39-year-old was not the only one to be presented with a special present last night. Al Nassr manager Luis Castro was also given a shirt with “52 wins in 2023” written behind it. As far as Cristiano Ronaldo is concerned, the last two months for him have been filled with awards. The Knights of Najd captain also won three trophies in the Globe Soccer Awards that happened in Dubai.

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In his winning speech, the loudest noise came as he thanked Al Nassr for helping him reach the goal. The satisfactory scenario for the Saudi giants is that the player is ready to commit to his long-term future.

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The Al Nassr star has already provided a monumental hint of a bright future

In the last several months, the biggest question has been whether Cristiano Ronaldo would extend his contract with Al Nassr. Well, in a recent update, it looks like the negotiations are going the right way. According to reports, the 39-year-old has asked the club to extend the housing contract for another year. The Al Nassr star will be provided with a private gym set up per the new agreement.

It indicates that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is close to extending his contract beyond 2025. There is a massive possibility that he could play in the World Cup as an Al Nassr player.

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The recent updates will be certainly music to the ears of the Knights of Najd fans. Is Cristiano Ronaldo making the right choice by potentially extending his contract with Al Nassr? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.